Joshya Juberian obituary, Death; – A teenager who tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in southern Minnesota last week has been named. Joshya Juberian, a 15-year-old resident of Mankato, was fatally injured on January 18 at Mount Kato, as reported by an online fundraising campaign initiated for his family.
Juberian, a freshman at Mankato East High School, was described by Samantha Guinn in the fundraiser as someone who “brought joy to everyone around him.” She highlighted his deep affection for his family, including his younger brother, mother, and grandmother, as well as his love for playing video games for extended periods and spending time with friends.
Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Captain Paul Barta expressed condolences on Friday, stating, “this is a sad situation, and our thoughts are with the family,” while clarifying that law enforcement was not involved in the initial response to the ski area.
John Nelson, the general manager of Mount Kato, confirmed Juberian’s death resulting from the incident but provided limited additional information on Friday.
“We are still looking into it,” Nelson stated. GoFundMe
